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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets aimed at nonstop intercontinental missions; both typically carry about 14–19 passengers in executive layouts and offer ranges around 7,500–7,750 nautical miles, with the Global 7500 generally cited at roughly 7,700 nm and the G700 about 7,750 nm. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range tri-jet but a step shorter in endurance, usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers with a range around 6,450 nm, emphasizing efficiency and access to more constrained airports. By contrast, the Enstrom 480B is a single-engine turbine helicopter, not a business jet; it serves short-range utility and corporate lift, typically seating a pilot plus about 4–6 passengers depending on configuration, with range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400 nm). Overall, the Global 7500 and G700 lead on range and cabin scale, the 8X balances long range with flexibility, and the 480B targets regional rotorcraft missions rather than long-haul travel.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew224
Total Seats141716
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameGlobal 75008XG700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats191619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121412
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)11180.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.756.9
Overall Height (ft)2726.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor